Life Among the Stones – Guided cemetery plant walk

Life Among the Stones: Summer Plant Walks

Come meet the rich plant life found in local cemeteries.  Join us on an educational adventure to discover the many plants thriving alongside our beloved dead; the life among the stones!

Burial sites are home to rich biodiversity. Local herbalist and botanical expert Amber Westfall of The Wild Garden is our guide to the hidden ecology of these sacred spaces. Slow down, look closely, and discover the natural beauty growing among the gravestones. These walks are a gentle, meaningful way to connect with the land, the past, and the present as we remember our beloved dead.

Sunday, July 12th – 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

St. Patrick’s Church – 15 Steeple Hill Cres. in Nepean

RSVP at deathcareottawa@gmail.com  or to  Eventbrite link for meet-up location and further details. Donations for Amber are gratefully accepted. Please note there is no rain date. With the exception of extreme weather (lightning!) this event is rain-or-shine.

Amber Westfall - The Wild Garden

I am a registered herbalist, plant-lover, medicine maker, seasoned gardener, and wildcrafter. I’m also a passionate educator, eager to invite people into relationship with plants.
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The intersections of herbalism, sustainability, environmental ethics and social justice are deeply rooted in my work. I strive to provide accessible herbal care and purposeful education that is in service to the plants, people and environment. I began my herbal studies in 2008, and since then, have built my practice to offer herbal consultations, plant walks, workshops and youth programming.